The Beatles - 1962-1966 (The Red Album)
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Free Music Notes for 1962-1966 (The Red Album)
Free Music Review: A Great Start Towards Your Beatles Collection
Hit: 5 Stars
If you've been a Beatles Fanatic for a while, then you will probably own all of the material on this CD already, but for someone just begining their Beatles Collection, or for the casual fan, this is a great place to start! The Beatles have far too many classic hits to include on any one album, but this set has a great selection of some of the best. It makes a great choice if you're introducing your kids to The Beatles as well. Selections range from up-beat poppy songs to sentimental heart-felt balads. All of the songs are well known so it's very easy to sing along with, and a lot of fun!Free Music Review: John, Paul, George, And Ringo
Hit: 5 Stars
Most people know how great The Beatles are. Therefore, I should only have to say, "it's The Beatles; need I say more?". Since I'm a nice guy, I'll detail it anyway..."1962-1966" is a great compilation two-disc album for any Beatles fan. This is the set that shows how this musical phenomenon started. It was released three years after their break-up, a time that society still awaited anxiously for their reunion. Fans had never seen a greatest hits compilation from them before this. Still devoted to them, many rushed for this album. These songs continue to inspire a generation of musicians that have come after them, including The Bangles, Sheryl Crow, Def Leppard, and many more. Therefore, it was more than just their good looks and their bopping heads that made them a wonderful band.
This set explores John, Paul, George, and Ringo through their first two years of fame in the US. When the British Invasion began in 1964, a new musical revolution began. Their long-lasting impact was the least expected. The Beatles were the first of many British acts (The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Dusty Springfield, etc.) to conquer the US during this time with their first smash it single "I Want To Hold Your Hand". Then, their performance on "The Ed Sullavin Show" that year made music history again. Over 70 million people watched them perform five songs that night. All five of those became smash hits. Their impact, aside the screaming fans, proved that they came to stay.
Before their debut, only doo-wop and rock & roll captured the airways, namely by Elvis Presley. It seemed like society was looking for something new. No other act performed in that style of rock before 1964, including the more accented guitar and the absense of a piano/ keyboard. This gave new meaning to rock music. Their great vocal harmonies gave an added spice for listening pleasure. The lyrics gave these love songs the extra catchiness. Most of these songs were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. They later became one of the greatest songwriting duos. Through the years, The Beatles's style wonderfully evolved while continuing to make music history.
Those wanting to observe more of their evolution should also buy "1967-1970", which explores lyrics about peace, love, drugs, and anti-war. "1962-1966" is a great album for any Beatles fan to own as it'll continue pleasing listeners for a long time.
Free Music Review: Awesome!!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best Beatles CD Ever. If you like the Beatles, you should definately get this!Free Music Review: BIG LETDOWN
Hit: 1 Stars
I've been a diehard Beatles fan for years & i must say that this is a shotty ripoff!!, these 2 discs could have easilly fit on one disc & at a much lower price for that matter. P.S., when in the hell are the remasters coming out Capitol? the U.K. releases are too muddy sounding.Free Music Review: 7 tracks from Rubber Soul, only 2 from Revolver ??!!
Hit: 4 Stars
Eleanor Rigby & Yellow Submarine are not indicative of the masterpiece that is Revolver; Rubber Soul is a great album, but why is 50% of it included here at the expense of some other great stuff ? A bit unbalanced if you ask me, a bit like the stereo mixes of some of the other tracks. Still, it is the Beatles after all, so 4 stars from me...